This is a Consultant post in generic CYPS, based in Monkwearmouth Hospital. It is arising from a vacancy due to one of the Consultants moving to a different country.
The post will involve providing Consultant input and leadership into Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostics such as ADHD and Autism assessment and management as well mental health disorders in Child and adolescents, liaison with our inpatient CYPS services in Ferndene Unit, joint working and scaffolding the CYPS multidisciplinary team members and Junior doctors in the service alongside the other Consultants.
The precise nature of the post will be discussed, jointly and mutually agreed with the candidate at the time of the appointment giving consideration to the service need as well as the candidate's interest and developmental needs.
As such, the emphasis is on being a member of a clinical network within the service rather than the traditional, geographically-based "clinical team" model .
Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
The service has configured to meet the mental health needs of children and young people between 0 – 18 years across South Tyneside and Sunderland.
The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan.
The post holder will be expected in supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan.
The post holder will be expected to work with primary care colleagues.
The post holder will be expected to make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package.
The post holder will be expected to work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate.
Why us?
Up to £8k relocation package
30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance
Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan
Remote working available as suits service needs
Dedicated and protected SPA time
Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being
Teaching and research opportunities available
Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching
Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre
Employee Excellence awards
Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at
As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England's finest areas of natural beauty.
The clinical responsibilities of the job will include chairing the Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic panel meetings including ASD, ADHD; ADHD medication initiation, titration and review clinics
Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with a range of mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.
Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.
Face to Face appointments are essential, however on line consultation/telephone consultations, when appropriate, are encouraged.
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.